Eric James
Is real estate appreciation a myth? Adjusting for inflation
One stated benefit of investing in real estate is price appreciation. However, if you look at inflation adjusted real estate prices for the most part there isn't much appreciation. There are specific points in time ...
Justin Westmoreland
How to calculate value add on a multi family property
I am new to BP and my goal is to buy value add properties with at least 16 units or more. How do you calculate the cost per unit, what are some things that you look to improve in a value add property and how do you kn...
Cody Z.
Repair siding as part of BRRRR.. Worth it?
Currently rehabbing our first BRRRR and have been wondering whether it is worth adding new siding to the equation.Wanted to ask everyone (appraisers very curious what you think 🤔) if when going for a cash out refi if ...
Chipo Asare
Rent increase during the pandemic
Is there anyone who is increasing rents during the pandemic? What is everyone doing? My rents are below the market rent. I am considering increasing the rents.
Gabe Bouldien
Lease Term Ending- Questions
Hey BP team, I have a SFR rental and their 18 month lease ends in November 2023. They have been exceptional tenants. They currently pay $1750/month, which I would say is on the lower end of average for the area. I was...
Heepal Patel
Cost for Retail Building Construction?
I already have appropriately zoned land. Im looking to build a 8000-9000 sq ft retail building, for one tenant. On the land there used to be a building but not anymore. for the new building i would need to give the te...
Joseph Tuczak
Value Proposition - Converting a 4 unit building from B1-1 to RM 4.5
Hi Team,I have been renovating a 4 unit building in South Shore/The Bush. I was able to purchase the property through a commercial loan, as residential financing is not supported by through commercial zoning. This req...
Scott Schultz
It’s what you do with your money next that really counts.
It’s what you do with your money next that really counts.
In a lot of cases today investors, property owners of any type of property, are faced with a sale price which is less than the purchase price for t...
Raymond Y.
Allentown Property Taxes Going Up 27%
Just saw this on the news. Anyone that is local that has intel on the situation? For anyone thinking about investing in Allentown / Lehigh Valley, remember to include this tax increase in your calculations.@Justin Bro...
Frank Jiang
What proportion of your total wealth is held in real estate?
Traditional Financial Planning advice goes out the window when you start investing in real estate.Questions for BP:- What proportion of your total wealth is held in real estate?- Why do you keep the asset mix you keep...